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VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX 8-K Report, Executive Changes (May 4, 2022)

Filed May 4, 2022For Securities:VLO

Summary

Valero Energy Corporation's (VLO) May 3, 2022, 8-K filing primarily details the outcomes of its 2022 annual stockholders' meeting held on April 28, 2022. Key events include the retirement of director Stephen M. Waters and the re-election of all incumbent directors with strong majority support. The company also successfully ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm and approved the advisory vote on executive compensation. Notably, a shareholder proposal requesting detailed greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and a plan was not approved. Additionally, Valero announced that its non-employee directors, upon re-election, received stock units valued at $200,000 each, which will become nonforfeitable on the date of the 2023 annual meeting, representing the equity component of their compensation.

Key Highlights

  • 1Stephen M. Waters retired from the Board of Directors effective April 28, 2022.
  • 2All incumbent directors were re-elected at the annual meeting on April 28, 2022, with significant majority support.
  • 3KPMG LLP was ratified as Valero's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, with nearly unanimous approval.
  • 4The advisory vote to ratify the compensation of named executive officers received majority approval, though with a notable percentage of opposition.
  • 5A shareholder proposal requesting a report on greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and a plan was not approved by a majority of votes.
  • 6Non-employee directors received stock units valued at $200,000 each as part of their compensation, with vesting tied to the 2023 annual meeting.
  • 7The filing confirms director elections and ratification of auditor appointments, reflecting shareholder confidence in governance and oversight.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary outcomes were the re-election of all incumbent directors with strong majority support, the ratification of KPMG LLP as the independent auditor, and the approval of the advisory vote on executive compensation. However, a shareholder proposal regarding greenhouse gas emissions targets was not approved.

The stock unit awards, valued at $200,000 per director, represent the equity portion of their compensation and align their interests with shareholders. These units will become nonforfeitable on the date of the 2023 annual meeting, encouraging long-term commitment and performance.

The filing indicates that the proposal to issue an annual report disclosing near- and long-term greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and a plan to achieve them did not receive a majority of the votes cast. The exact reasons for shareholder disapproval are not detailed in this 8-K, but it suggests a lack of sufficient support for this specific proposal at this time.

All incumbent directors received substantial majority approval for their re-election, with 'votes received for' typically ranging from approximately 88.8% to 98.8% of the votes cast. This indicates strong shareholder confidence in the current board leadership and governance.